Rosé Wines
Rosé wine was the drink of choice for Mark and Adam on their last trip to Sydney. They’re fairly large and hairy lads, so there was some confusion from their cohorts when placing an order for said drink of choice. But it was hot and humid in Sydney, and a big ballsy red was not the answer. Whether you like your Rosé wines bone-dry or with a lick of sweetness, here are the latest offerings that have passed the Tasting Panel’s lips and left a smile on them.
What is Rosé wine?
Rosé is a dry, off dry or sweet red wine. The colour can range from light pink to quite vividly so, depending on how much skin contact is allowed with the juice post crushing.
Is Rosé a sweet wine?
Often but not always. Rosé can be anything from b ...
- Bonny Doon 'Vin Gris de Cigare' Rosé 2020Special Price $40.00 Regular Price $50.00This exceptional wine from Santa Cruz in California will appeal to drinkers of Provence Rosé thanks to the varietals Grenache and Cinsault featuring prominently and the extended lees used in its production. The result is a brightly fruited wine with a creamy texture and excellent length … which is also why this wine will appeal to drinkers of quality buttery Chardonnay and aged Semillon. Wild strawberries, guava, peach, rhubarb and white pepper in evidence here. An absolute cracker. Learn More
- Colab and Bloom Grenache Rosé 2023Special Price $20.00 Regular Price $25.00This bright and crunchy Rosé offers flavours and aromas of redcurrants, strawberries, spices, and Turkish Delight. The fruit-filled palate leads to a dry, elegant finish. Serve just chilled. Learn More
- Curator Wine Co. Hamlets Rosé 2022Special Price $20.00 Regular Price $25.00A blend of Montepulciano with some lightly barrel aged Grenache. Watermelon, spice, strawberry, red apple and a creamy texture make this an immensely enjoyable drink. Learn More
- Howard Vineyard Adelaide Hills 400 Range Rosé 2023$22.00A pretty Rosé to look at, the colour is that of almost rose gold, the rose theme continues on the nose and palate which is interwind with strawberries and wafts of Turkish delight. There's a welcome warm spice of almost clove the helps to balance the wines fruit and luxurious body. The palate is textured, the finish crisp, the wine excellent! Learn More
- Leconfield La Sevillana Rosé 2022Special Price $25.00 Regular Price $28.00Another textural Rose from Leconfield with red fruits, florals, and melon. Winemaker Paul Gordon works 2 very different ferments here... one aromatic ferment... where juice was cold settled, racked with low solids and cold fermented using an aromatic yeast. The other portion was fermented with whole solids and natural yeast at a warmer temperature, then allowed to undergo malo-lactic fermentation to promote mouthfeel and length. The end result is stunning and complex. Learn More
- Lloyd Brothers Hills & Coast Rosé 2023Special Price $18.00 Regular Price $20.00Light pink in colour with lifted floral aromas and a palate offering red berries, nectarine, red apple and strawberries. This rosé has a bright, refreshing finish and is best enjoyed chilled. Learn More
- Tin Shed All Day Rosé 2023Special Price $25.00 Regular Price $27.00Single vineyard, basket pressed, 100% Barossa Valley Grenache Rose. Just off dry, this is a great alternative to a rose from the Provence, offering zip, spice, crunchy fruit, strawberries, peach, pink grapefruit and more. The mid palate texture is generous, giving the wine a wonderful mouthfeel which perfectly complements the bright acidity and red fruits. Yum. Learn More